Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management
   • Support the planning, execution, and oversight of game art projects to ensure timely and successful delivery.
   • Track project progress and address any challenges or issues promptly and effectively.
   • Develop and manage project schedules, set milestones, and allocate resources efficiently.
   • Collaborate with art and design teams to accurately understand and execute client requirements.
   • Work alongside other departments to optimize resource utilization and streamline workflows for maximum efficiency.
2. Client Communication
   • Serve as the main point of contact for Japanese-speaking clients, ensuring clear and effective communication.
   • Accurately translate and convey client requirements, feedback, and project updates between Japanese and English.
   • Understand Japanese business practices and corporate culture to foster mutual understanding prevent misunderstandings and enable advanced consensus building.
   • Interpret non-verbal cues and nuanced, high-context communication to promote high-quality interactions.
3. Documentation and Reporting
   • Create and maintain project documentation, including schedules, status reports, and client communication records.
   • Ensure all deliverables are properly documented and accurately communicated to stakeholders.
4. Quality Assurance and Creative Support
   • Verify the accuracy, quality, and adherence to client specifications of all deliverables.
   • Utilize your knowledge and sensibility as a Japanese native to contribute to improving the quality of creative work.
   • Grasp the intentions of the client's artists and project managers, conveying appropriate instructions to the internal team.
   • Promote mutual understanding based on the context of Japanese culture and pop culture.
5. Business Development Support
   • Support communication in business negotiations, sales, and production areas.
   • Assist in establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients while contributing to the creation of new business opportunities.
   • Propose effective problem-solving strategies from a marketing perspective.

Job Requirements

• Language Skills: Native-level proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) and high proficiency in English.
• Understanding of Both Japan and Malaysia:
  • Deep understanding of Japanese culture, business practices, and corporate culture.
    • Understanding of Japan-specific sensibilities arising from traditional culture and daily customs. 
      • For example, the ability to explain concepts like "Keren-mi," "Wabi-sabi," or "Kabuku" based on personal sensibility.
    • Knowledge and understanding of Japanese pop culture, especially anime and games.
      • For example, the ability to articulate the sense of discomfort that arises when Japanese anime expressions are imitated overseas.
    • Ability to grasp the true intent behind indirect expressions common in Japanese communication and convey it accurately in English.
  • A certain understanding of Malaysian culture and customs.▪ Ability to understand Malaysian business customs and cultural background to facilitate smooth communication between Japanese companies and our company.▪ Ability to provide appropriate explanations for any discomfort Japanese employees might feel towards Malaysian customs, promoting mutual understanding.
• Knowledge of Marketing and Business Development:
  • Possess knowledge or learning experience related to marketing. 
    • Knowledge of international marketing or digital marketing is a plus.
  • Experience or understanding of business development.
    • Communication skills and business acumen to build long-term relationships and propose problem-solving initiatives.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Marketing, Game Development, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 1-2 years of project management experience (ideally in game development or the creative industry).
  • Familiarity with game art pipelines or creative production processes is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic proficiency with Office tools.
  • Understanding of project management tools (e.g., Jira, ShotGrid).
  • Basic knowledge of game art production software like Photoshop, Maya, or Blender is advantageous.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Cross-cultural communication skills and flexibility.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude.o Passion and understanding for creative projects.